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meow2u3

(24,764 posts)
Wed Jun 13, 2018, 09:28 AM Jun 2018

I was diagnosed with stage 1 cancer this month [View all]

I'm scheduled to go into surgery--a total laparoscopic hysterectomy--for endometrial cancer this coming Monday. I'm a bit scared and not looking forward to being "spayed", my first major surgery. Fortunately, I made friends with some of my neighbors, who've offered me support, including a ride to and from the hospital. Surgery is expected to be same-day unless there are unforseen side effects.

I underwent all my pre-op tests and they came back withing the normal range, clearing me for surgery. The challenge facing me is the post-op; I'll be on light duty for about a month. I'll need help carrying my groceries, even if they're delivered to my house.

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I wish you well Botany Jun 2018 #1
Very, very best to you... Raster Jun 2018 #2
I'm not a regular in this group True Dough Jun 2018 #3
Do you have time to get a carry on luggage Phoenix61 Jun 2018 #4
Best wishes for a quick recovery. Zoonart Jun 2018 #5
One of my younger sisters had this same thing last year. Your prognosis is very good. tonyt53 Jun 2018 #6
Laparoscopic surgery is miraculous cyclonefence Jun 2018 #7
I'm under no illusions of a swift recovery meow2u3 Jun 2018 #9
Wishing you all the best - quick recovery, minimal invasion, and clear margins! woodsprite Jun 2018 #8
I'm already past menopause meow2u3 Jun 2018 #10
Oh my goodness!!! I certainly hope that's not the case. woodsprite Jun 2018 #12
Best wishes vercetti2021 Jun 2018 #11
Keep us posted. Rest and give yourself the time you need. Solly Mack Jun 2018 #13
It is concerning, but it is good they found it at stage 1. Seven months ago I had laparoscopic dameatball Jun 2018 #14
Let me join about one million of your safeinOhio Jun 2018 #15
Thank you very much meow2u3 Jun 2018 #16
Yes a hysterectomy takes a long time to recover from vibes to you. applegrove Jun 2018 #17
Hope you make a speedy recovery. sinkingfeeling Jun 2018 #18
When mom got her hysterectomy she said, alfredo Jul 2018 #19
The doctor "spayed" me meow2u3 Jul 2018 #21
Our cat never really forgave us. alfredo Jul 2018 #23
I have good news re: biopsy results meow2u3 Jul 2018 #20
Yahoo! PennyK Jul 2018 #22
Woo Hoo! alfredo Jul 2018 #24
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